Women's Individual Round 1 Court 1 Section1Match

Encho 2 (extension) — Kawakita（川北） wins

📅 August 2–5, 2026 📍 Lotto Arena Nara

The first round of the women's individual event at the 73rd All Japan High School Kendo Tournament took place, and the match lasted 7 minutes and 43 seconds. Neither side scored a valid strike within the regulation time or Encho 1, and in Encho 2, Kawakita（川北） in white scored a men. The match was decided by this ippon, and the winner was Kawakita.

Matchup

Red Yoshioka（𠮷岡千夏） / Kurashiki Sho（倉敷商） / Okayama3rd Year 3rd dan
Yoshioka（𠮷岡） from Kurashiki Sho competed. He is a 3rd-year student and 3rd dan.
White Kawakita Chisaki（川北千咲輝） / Hiyoshigaoka（日吉ケ丘） / Kyoto3rd Year 3rd dan
Hiyoshigaoka's Kawakita（川北） enters the match. A 3rd-year sandan.

Highlights

A tense development with no valid strikes within the regulation time or Encho 1.

The winning men strike by Kawakita（川北） in Encho 2

A steady exchange of offense and defense that continued for 7 minutes and 43 seconds without any fouls.

Live commentary video

Valid strike

#	Situation	Red and White	Players	Technique
1	Encho 2	White	Kawakita（川北）	Men

Conclusion: Encho 2
Match time: 7:43
Winner: Kawakita（川北）（White）
Foul: No record

Text Commentary

Commentary
剣持翔

73rd All Japan High School Kendo Championship, Women's Individual first round. Court 1, Match 1.

Explanation
堂島厳

This match is expected to be a very solid exchange of offense and defense, with neither side showing any openings.

Commentary
剣持翔

Red, Yoshioka（𠮷岡） (Kurashiki Sho・Okayama・3rd year 3rd dan). Opposing white, Kawakita（川北） (Hiyoshigaoka・Kyoto・3rd year 3rd dan).

Explanation
堂島厳

A cautious tactical battle continues as both sides vie for the initiative.

Commentary
剣持翔

Neither side scored a valid strike within the regulation time, and the match enters encho at 0-0.

Explanation
堂島厳

Neither side is wavering. From here on, it becomes a battle of mental strength and concentration.

Commentary
剣持翔

It went into Encho 1, but still, no valid strike is made.

Explanation
堂島厳

Both sides are wary of the other attacking, and the match continues with a high level of tension.

Commentary
剣持翔

And in Encho 2. At 7 minutes and 43 seconds, Kawakita（川北） in white scored a men!

Explanation
堂島厳

That was a splendid men. The focus at this moment decided the match.

Commentary
剣持翔

Decided by an ippon in Encho 2. Kawakita（川北） in white has brilliantly seized victory.

Explanation
堂島厳

I believe it was a valuable ippon, the result of attacking relentlessly without giving up until the end.

Commentary
剣持翔

There are no records of fouls, and white's Kawakita（川北） advances to the next match.

Explanation
堂島厳

Kawakita（川北） won with a steady performance; it was a wonderful way to win.

To both players

A brilliant victory for Kawakita（川北）, who persevered until the encho period. I also commend the fighting spirit of Yoshioka（𠮷岡）, who fought until the end without giving up. I wish both players further growth in the future.

Kurashiki Sho（倉敷商）

Official name: 岡山県立倉敷商業高等学校
Reading: Kurashiki Sho
Division/Category of Establishment: Public (Okayama Prefecture)
Location: 545 Hakuraku-cho, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture
History: Founded in 1912 as Kurashiki Town Kurashiki Sho Vocational School. It was transferred to Okayama Prefecture in 1928, became a new-system high school during the 1948 educational system reform, and was renamed to the current Okayama Prefectural Kurashiki Sho Vocational High School in 1953.
School motto/philosophy: The school motto is "Shisei Goken"
Department.: Full-time course with 3 departments (Commerce, Information Processing, and International Economics)
Kendo Club: 吉岡千夏 won 2nd place in the girls' individual event at the Okayama Prefectural High School General Athletic Meet in June 2026 and qualified for the Inter-High, while the girls' team finished 3rd. The boys' team made their first appearance at the 34th All Japan High School Kendo Selected Tournament in March 2025.

Source: https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/岡山県立倉敷商業高等学校↗ https://www.kurasho.okayama-c.ed.jp/↗ (学校公式サイト) https://www.kurasho.okayama-c.ed.jp/?p=57655↗ (剣道部県総体女子個人第2位) https://www.kurasho.okayama-c.ed.jp/?p=52063↗ (剣道部全国選抜男子団体初出場)

Hiyoshigaoka（日吉ケ丘）

Official name: 京都日吉ヶ丘高等学校
Reading: Hiyoshigaoka
Division/Category of Establishment: Public (Kyoto City)
Location: 5-22 Imakumono Hideninyama-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
History: Founded in 1949. In 1980, the Department of Fine Arts and Crafts became independent as Kyoto City Dota High School of Fine Arts and Crafts.
School motto/philosophy: School motto "Self-discipline, Cooperation, Creativity"
Department.: Full-time Course / Credit-based General Course (International Communication / Accelerated / Liberal Arts courses)
Kendo Club: In August 2016, at the 63rd All Japan High School Kendo Tournament (Inter-High), the women's team reached the best 8 and the captain received the Outstanding Player Award. In July 2023, at the 61st Kinki High School Kendo Tournament, the women's team won the championship, achieving three consecutive titles.
Notes: History, school motto, and location are to be investigated (TODO).

Source: https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/京都市立日吉ヶ丘高等学校↗ https://cms.edu.city.kyoto.jp/300704/weblog/133464951↗ (学校公式・学校日記)

Source: 73rd All Japan High School Kendo Tournament Official Website "Tournament Bulletin" (Match Results / Tournament Bracket)
https://inhigh.kendotaikai.jp/大会速報↗
Only facts recorded in the logs (matches, valid strikes and their order, outcomes, match duration, and presence of fouls) are listed. The play-by-play and commentary are AI-generated content.